Ex-Governor Of Cross River, Donald Duke Reveals Interest In Contesting For President of Nigeria

The Former governor of Cross River State, Mr Donald Duke, has revealed that he still has a Presidential mean. Speakingupon Tuesdayat a programme titled "The Nigerian Symposium for Emerging Leaders", Duke avowed thatif the opportunity presents itself, he'll understand it, as well as revealing thathe amid than aspired to the position but did not emerge the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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I do its stuff not have the flair for the legislature; standing occurring and sitting down at the chambers to lift a mitigation. That was why I did not contest for the Senate but the government, after serving out my term as officer. I have contested the admin back; I will yet meet the expense of it a shot past the opportunity presents itself . I reach agreement I yet have the computer graphics in me," he said.

Duke avowed that democracy in Nigeria would fare greater than before if young person people played a more sprightly portion and use their prime to buildup value to the country.

I hardship to urge youngster people in the country not to environment leadership as if it belongs to some people, but take movement anything favorable to be portion of it. You can unaccompanied make a difference at the prime of your sparkle. You can actually combined value now, not after that you are above 50. So, you dependence to be part of the diplomatic process and perform a allocation a role your part. It is your right to be there; nobody is doings you a favour. You represent anew 60 per cent of the population; you dont have to beg for it. Just make effort to make that regulate and contribute your quota to nation building," he said.